A physical keypad on a car door may seem hopelessly retro, but Ford still sees value in it. There are things it can do that ...

Of course, right now this virtual keypad is just a patent. The current system with physical digits to press is still quite effective, and keyless operation with smartphone connectivity largely offers ...

One of the longstanding features of a Ford has always been its SecuriCode keypad, an optional extra that added a numeric keypad to the B-pillar allowing entry without a key. The feature never quite ...

Long before smartphones could unlock a car, Ford offered a way to access a vehicle without a physical key. The Securicode entry system dates back to 1980 when Lincoln, Ford's luxury division, debuted ...